Sea carp
📖 Overview
Sea carp (Nemadactylus valenciennesi), first described by Whitley, 1937 is a large fish in the family Cheilodactylidae (order Centrarchiformes). Adults typically reach 90.00 cm in maximum length. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 21 years. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 40 to 240 metres. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Sea carp is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sea carp is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 40 - 240 m . Temperate Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from southern Western Australia to Victoria and Tasmania.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 12 records indexed .
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